Matt Leyden Memorial Award
Outstanding Player - Minor Or Major Bantam (AAA & AA)
This Award began in 1976. Matt Leyden was a long time hockey “builder” in Oshawa and the Province. He was Manager of the Oshawa Generals, 1937 through the 1950’s, Memorial Cup Championships in 1939, 1940, and 1944, Past President of the Ontario Hockey Association (OHA) 1956 to 1967. Life Member of the OHA in 1972.